Water Operator

Salary: $23.77 - $27.68 Hourly
Location : 2400 Springbrook Ct., Beloit, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Division: PW- Water Resources- Water Utility
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 9/9/ :59 PM Central
Summary of Job
The City of Beloit has an exciting employment opportunity in the Water Resources Division of the Public Works Department as a Water Operator.
The Water Operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the public water supply production and distribute systems and also assists in maintenance of the water system pumping and booster stations, the water production and storage system, and general Water Resources facilities and grounds. This position performs routine station checks, water sampling required by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and utility, data collection and reporting, and handles chemicals. The Water Operator may work variable shifts and will be subject to a rotation on-call duty schedule for off-hours customer service, including a maximum average response time.
This position typically works Monday through Thursday from 6:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. and Fridays from 6:00a.m. to 10:00a.m. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
3. One to three years of responsible work experience in the operation of a public water system.
4. A commercial driver's license (CDL) - Class B, or the ability to obtain such CDL within one year of hire.
5. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Waterworks Operator Certification Grade T - Subclasses D and G or the ability to obtain said grade within 6 months of hire.
6. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Waterworks Operator Certification Grade 1 or the ability to obtain said grade within eighteen months of hire.
7. Other combinations of training and/or experience which can be demonstrated to result in the possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of these positions will also be considered.

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01
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you currently have a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

04
If you do not have a Class B Commercial Driver's License, do you have the ability to obtain within one year of hire?

• Yes
• No
• N/A- I have a Class B CDL

05
Do you possess one to three years of responsible work experience in the operation of a public water system?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you possess the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Waterworks Operator Certification Grade T - Subclasses D and G or the ability to obtain said grade within 6 months of hire?
07
Do you possess Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Waterworks Operator Certification Grade 1 or the ability to obtain said grade within eighteen months of hire?
08
Please list other combinations of training and/or experience which can be demonstrated to result in the possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position may also be considered.
Required Question